Recent Natural Disasters | Calamities | Hazards

December 19, 2019: Devon and Cornwall Police have declared a major incident after flash flooding in Hayle. According to the Cornwall Council, around 50 properties have been affected by flooding in the area. A 7-mile stretch of the A30 in Cornwall has been closed due to flooding & 50 properties have been affected. There are 18 flood warnings in place across England , mainly across the South, South West and River Severn.

December 5, 2019: An earthquake of magnitude 3.2 has been recorded in Somerset today at 22:45 pm. According to the British Geological Survey (BGS), the  earthquake's epicentre was close to the village of Huntworth, Somerset. Tremor was felt in Bridgewater, Taunton, Yeovil and Cheddar. No preliminary damage or injuries have been reported.

November 9, 2019: A woman has been dead in the flood water in Derbyshire caused by heavy rainfall in 24 hours than it normally receives in a single month. Derbyshire and South Yorkshire have been worst hit by the floods. More than 100 flood warnings are in place across England .   River Derwent burst its banks leading to the evacuation of the people.

October 15, 2019: Seventeen residents have been evacuated from 10 houses on Park Lane West in Tipton, West Midlands after flooding in the area. Tipton Green Junior School also remain closed after 700 children were evacuated due to flooding. According to the South Staffordshire Water, atleast 20 properties have been damaged. "The evacuated residents have been temporarily re-homed by Sandwell Council while others have made their own arrangement,"  BBC reported quoting the West Midlands Fire Service. Main Post: Recent Natural Disasters List October 15, 2019